Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 4, 2012

Most people think clothes when they think about what a thrift shop sells, but these shops often sell a number of other things that people can use in their day to day lives. Larger thrift stores like the Salvation Army and Goodwill, often have a little bit of everything in their stores. Only 2 days left. Take a peek.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2015

In 2013, The Christmas Savings Club encouraged all of us to save monthly so that we could have a cash Christmas. In 2014, the Grocery Budget Challenge encouraged us to keep our grocery spending in line and to be creative with our meal planning so that we do not over-spend. The Choose Thrift First Challenge. Thrifting'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

“How to Live Large and Have Fun”, “How to Spend Millions on Credit and Never Pay a Dime”, “Live Large and On Charge…Cards”, “Living High on the Hog: The Art of Budget Busting”…these are all titles of fictitious books, but they might as well be bestsellers. That is $100 a week you can be saving in order to book that trip to Scotland.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

The 5 Easiest Budget Categories to Reduce. They are by far the easiest & quickest category to reduce in a household budget. And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. You will not only save yourself money, but also time. Here’s 7 Tips to Conserve Water and Save Money.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 25, 2019

Welcome to the 2019 Christmas Savings Club. The club is open to anyone who wants monthly accountability to save for a cash Christmas. On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2019, I will hold a virtual meeting on the blog to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 9, 2014

We’ll talk about cash flow, budgets, debts, and all of the nitty gritty of our finances that might not be fun to talk about, but are so important to discuss. Today’s assignment: Reduce Your Spending in at least 3 Budget Categories. It is by far the easiest & quickest category to reduce in a household budget.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

It’s not too late to pull a holiday party together for Christmas or New Year’s and you don’t have to blow your budget. And you don’t have to buy a new ugly sweater, you could either visit your favorite thrift store or decorate a sweater you already own. Gifts must be from a thrift store.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

Not only do I save a significant amount of money, but I also keep those still useable items out of the landfill. Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. Their motto is “Buy used and save the difference.”

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 29, 2011

Stay within budget this holiday season with up-cycled Christmas gifts. Cover thrift store finds such as boxes and crates with dish shards for an awesome magazine rack. 5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment. 8 Ways to Save on Christmas. Leave no stone unturned and do not assume anything is trash.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Here are a few tips you could do to save money on your next camping trip. Save on Gas and Transportation. Use your own car or SUV instead, and look for local campsites that’s easy to get to so you can save on gas. If not, go to a local thrift store or go online on eBay/Craigslist and get yourself one. Always Stay Safe.

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

I am a military wife and our clothing budget is Spartan, at best. About five years ago, I started thrifting. My husband now teases me that I am the Indiana Jones of thrifting. Successful thrifting takes a little effort. Another way to stay on budget is to create a “Wish List”. And watch for a Thrifting Angel.

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JUNE 11, 2019

And while no new parent wants to skimp on their newborn, that doesn’t mean you can’t find some clever ways to save. These simple money-saving tips can help you focus more on your new baby and less on your strained budget. . Plus, some recalled car seats might slip through into thrift stores.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 18, 2016

It can be tough to dress yourself on a budget when you have children. Thrift Shopping. With your wardrobe in mind, start with thrift stores. Thrift stores are not the dusty, smelly places of the past. Before heading to the store, make sure you have a budget in mind. All rights reserved.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Before we get to the list, if you haven’t started planning for Christmas, I offer this FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget Excel Worksheet to my email subscribers. Back in 2013, I had a year-long series, Christmas Savings Club , to encourage everyone to set aside money each month for the holidays. Return Unused Purchases.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 4, 2023

Set a budget and follow it consistently. The first line of defense against debt is to make a budget and keep to it. Instead, you may want to check out thrift stores or buy classic, high-quality items that will last longer. Save for a rainy day. Save for retirement T-O-D-A-Y. This seems like a no-brainer, right?

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

How did you become interesting in saving money? so I just needed to spend money carefully and save if I could. I have always wanted to save money for the future. I want us to have options and the freedom to pursue our interests and joys during that stage of life, so we need to save now!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2012

5 Ways The Library Can Help You Save Money Your local library is a wonderful resource when it comes to saving money, and it is one that many people. How to Have Fun on a Budget Having fun and finding entertainment and recreation opportunities doesn’t have to be expensive, which is great news when you are.

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

How to Save Money on Halloween Costumes. Instead, get a little creative and see how you can save money on Halloween costumes by thinking outside of the retail store box. If you are not sure where to begin, take a look below at 5 ways to save money on Halloween costumes. How to Save Money on Halloween Costumes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

Here are a few tips on saving money while doing renovations. Save over time to build the funds you will need for the renovations you want. Thrift shops. I found wood frames for my national park posters and a wildlife themed shower curtain at the local thrift stores. Related posts: 10 Money Saving Tips for Your Home.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Before we get to the list, if you haven’t started planning for Christmas, here’s my FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget Excel Worksheet to help you get started. In 2013, I had a year long series, Christmas Savings Club , to encourage everyone to set aside money each month for the holidays. I use this spreadsheet.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 26, 2016

We have a retirement to plan , our daughters’ college to save for, and many places to visit. Choose Thrift First. I have made a pact with myself that if I don’t already own something that I need, I will either: make do with what I have, find said item at a thrift store, borrow, or forget about it. Home Projects.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Millions of Americans and Canadians are experiencing what the emptiness feels like…the emptiness of their savings accounts, the emptiness of their wallets, and the emptiness of their kitchen cupboards. The truth is that you can fill your cupboards to overflowing even on a tight budget, if you know the tricks. Dare to Compare.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 19, 2014

My husband and I got hooked on store bought iced tea years ago, but it was loaded with sugar and at the rate we were drinking it, the tea cut into our food budget. To save money, I started sun-brewing tea on hot sunny summer days. for a box of 48 tea bags and save almost $10 for the same amount of tea. At an average of $2.00

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

I’ll continue to offer additional money saving tips, ideas, strategies and recipes like I always have, but I have some new themes that I will be starting next week. Choose Thrift First Challenge. In 2013, The Christmas Savings Club encouraged all of us to save monthly so that we could have a cash Christmas.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 21, 2021

Being self-employed, we felt we needed more than Dave’s recommended $1000 starter emergency fund that he outlines in his book, so our first step was to save a bit more for our home and office. What do you value most in life, and what are you ok with temporarily cutting out of your budget? What are YOUR non-negotiables in life?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

And the bonus to starting these new habits is that you can save quite a bit of money too. So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win. 6 Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet. By eating your leftovers, you are saving money and avoiding the land fills. Conserve water.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. But the truth is, we have the money.

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AUGUST 6, 2019

Making sure your child has everything he or she needs to excel at game time can drain your budget. These savvy methods can help you save money on kids’ sport gear. You can find secondhand sports gear at thrift stores, garage sales, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and sports resale shops, like Play It Again Sports.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 19, 2011

My financial binder holds my monthly to-do list , my yearly goals, our Family Balance Sheet , our family budget, and our business budget and statistics. I keep separate binders for our Business Expenses & Statements , Business Taxes , Health Savings Account , Retirement , my passwords (with alphabet tabs), and Workouts.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Does it cause stress and overwhelm to your sanity and your budget? Family budgets can get strained this time of year, and this pressure to make other family members happy ends up making some people really stressed. Thrift store finds. Have a large extended family that buys gifts f or everyone ? Start by choosing a theme.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 30, 2013

Keep your bank account from reaching zero with these money-saving tips: On Foot. Although some college campuses are much more pedestrian-friendly than others, going to school sans car is the easiest way to save tons of money every year, emphasizes the Treasurer of Franklin County, Ohio. Thrift Store Style. Dining Hall.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 13, 2013

I like this option because they are also budget friendly and show you fun things to do around the new city that you may not have been aware of before. 5 Ways To Save Money On Moving Expenses Budget and Kid Friendly Fun How to Shop at Thrift Stores for Clothes To Save Money. Visit Your Local YMCA. Travel Tips'

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. Put the money saved into your emergency fund.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 21, 2015

Finally, we took the dive by making a budget and starting our debt snowball. The budget is key. What are your top 3 – 5 tips for saving money/pinching pennies to put towards paying off your debt. How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending? So I work the budget and spreadsheets.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 6, 2020

For many households, their finances and budgets are in limbo. I am totally paraphrasing the year, but had it not been for the money in our emergency savings, we would most likely have used credit cards to survive. We spent the next few years building our savings back up to the level we had prior to 2007. Our emergency fund.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 4, 2020

While I like to shop at thrift stores, I have a hard time finding TALL length jeans for my 5’10 frame and I was in need of new jeans. Three new pairs of shoes seems excessive, but I will get a lot of wear out of them and the price was well within my budget. DSW might be my new favorite place to find shoes!

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 10, 2013

Tips to Save on School Uniforms. But you don’t have to break your budget on clothes, especially with these easy tips to help you save on school uniforms. Tips to Save on School Uniforms. Either way, you can save on uniform basics since many retailers now offer uniforms in their back to school season. Shop Around.

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